British Lung Foundation conferences - North Region (Wakefield) 10th September 2008. The British Lung Foundation (BLF) is holding one-day conferences throughout England for anyone affected by lung disease and their carers. Come along and find out how to get the most out of your local health care services and support networks. You will also learn more about the charity and the ways we can support you. Book your place today, (click here for booking form)
Friends of BLF are volunteers who fundraise for the British Lung Foundation North Region. The Friends organise two major fundraising events each year, the Red Balloon Ball and the Golf Day.
Golf Day - 18th September 2008 at The Northumberland Golf Club (click here for more information)
Red Balloon Ball - 11th October 2008 at Marriott Newcastle Gosforth Park Hotel (click here for more information or for booking form)
Opportunity to Buy an Original Postman Pat Painting
The Respiratory Team and Harrogate Breathe Easy Group have kindly been donated an original painting by the local artist, Ray Mutimer. Ray illustrates the Postman Pat books and has presented us with this beautiful picture to auction by closed bids as part of our Breathe Easy Week Celebrations.
If you would like to bid for this unique piece or artwork, worth £200 now, but which will undoubtedly appreciate in value, please contact Sarah Howard Respiratory Nurse on 01423 555320. To bid for the picture, you will need to place your bid in a sealed envelope with your name and contact details. Bids can be posted to:
Sarah Howard,
Respiratory Office on Jervaulx Ward,
Harrogate Health Care NHS Trust,
Lancaster Park Road,
Harrogate HG2 7QW.

To look at our Breathe Easy Week 2008 events held throughout the northern region (click here)